Blesta 6.0 Beta 2 Released
Blesta 6.0.0 BETA 2 has been released! Thanks to everyone who tried Beta 1 and reported issues — this release builds on that feedback with a handful of new additions and a long list of fixes.
Can I participate in the beta?
If you have an owned or monthly license with us directly, you may download blesta-6.0.0-b2.zip in the client area now (Login Required). If you obtained your license from a reseller or distributor, you may be able to participate. Contact your reseller to find out. As with any beta, and especially a major release like this one, this release is for non-production use only and is unsupported. DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR PRODUCTION.
Once you are up and running, head to the beta forums or the Discord beta channel to report any issues and let us know what you think! If you have a license and are verified or become verified on our Discord chat, you’ll have access to the license holder only beta channel.
Visit the Beta Forums! Visit Discord Chat!
Trying the AI features
Blesta 6 introduces optional AI features through Blesta AI, powered by the latest leading models. To try this out during beta, open a ticket from your client account to request a Blesta AI API key. Beta keys are issued manually at our discretion and are temporary: they’ll be revoked once 6.0 is officially released. At that point, you’ll be able to request a new key directly from your account.
What’s new in Beta 2?
The headline additions in this beta:
- Search when adding a service — a new search option on admin Add Service view makes finding the right package fast.
- Embeddable domain search — copy domain search markup to an external website from the order form config.
- Dashboard sidebar control — a new staff option to disable the calendar / quicklinks sidebar on the dashboard.
- Billing > Transactions optimizations — performance improvements for the transactions listing.
Beyond these, Beta 2 includes a long list of fixes across the Support Manager, Order Manager, Domain Manager, Import Manager, multi-company installs, and more — including the removal of the Perfect Money gateway, which is no longer in business.
When is the final release?
Version 6.0 will be officially released after the beta phase has completed. Given that 6.0 is a major release, we expect there will be more betas than typical with a minor release. Once we deem 6.0 stable for production, a final release will be issued. You can help speed things along by participating in the beta!